Bridget
Bridget is a mature student studying Fashion at Plymouth college of art, she is currently in her second year. Bridget would best describe herself as always up for having a go and will try her hand at anything that comes her way; this is especially applicable within her practice. Before studying at Plymouth College of art; she has worked in all different areas, some including tourism, catering, Parish councillor. But the main job that she has always maintained has been working on her farm; this is her pride and joy, and although she has taken a back seat within the actual running of the farm, it is still one of her main interests.
Her other biggest interest that she has is her family, which allows consist of two young grandchildren. The animals that she has include two ponies and a flock of sheep, these are kept on Dartmoor. When she has time she also enjoys walking her dog on Dartmoor. Bridget feels that being a farmer is just about having land, and animals that live on it, but also it is about working with nature and educating individuals, so that they have a better understanding of farm life and the animals.
In terms of being a mature student, Bridget has found it to be difficult at times, especially whilst living/working in a computerised community; where you must use a computer and understand how to work different programmes within it. Originally, she didn’t even plan to study a degree, she came for an open day with one of her grandchildren, to show them what a university setting is like, she later became involved in a conversation with one of the members of staff and before she knew it she had just enrolled on a fashion course at the university.
Although she is not using this degree as a path to get into a career, she has decided that this course is beneficial in terms of educating her on the fashion industry, how to get in, the requirements within it, as well as the expectation. She has decided to use her degree to her advantage and will use her knowledge to make clothing and accessories from her animals, e.g. wool from sheep, skins from cows.
Being a farmer is something that Bridget really enjoys, and a lot of people always want to know more when they find out. Ultimately Bridget enjoys living in the countryside.
Her other biggest interest that she has is her family, which allows consist of two young grandchildren. The animals that she has include two ponies and a flock of sheep, these are kept on Dartmoor. When she has time she also enjoys walking her dog on Dartmoor. Bridget feels that being a farmer is just about having land, and animals that live on it, but also it is about working with nature and educating individuals, so that they have a better understanding of farm life and the animals.
In terms of being a mature student, Bridget has found it to be difficult at times, especially whilst living/working in a computerised community; where you must use a computer and understand how to work different programmes within it. Originally, she didn’t even plan to study a degree, she came for an open day with one of her grandchildren, to show them what a university setting is like, she later became involved in a conversation with one of the members of staff and before she knew it she had just enrolled on a fashion course at the university.
Although she is not using this degree as a path to get into a career, she has decided that this course is beneficial in terms of educating her on the fashion industry, how to get in, the requirements within it, as well as the expectation. She has decided to use her degree to her advantage and will use her knowledge to make clothing and accessories from her animals, e.g. wool from sheep, skins from cows.
Being a farmer is something that Bridget really enjoys, and a lot of people always want to know more when they find out. Ultimately Bridget enjoys living in the countryside.
